I found this wonderful description by Mr. 100 Points himself, Robert Parker, quite a wordsmith in spite of his devotion to scores. He was describing Antinori's 2010 Tignanello, one of the original super-Tuscan blends created 40 years ago. His words apply perfectly to Villa Ragazzi Sangiovese, which also

"...shows an enormous capacity to peel back and reveal itself in beautiful slow motion."

That is precisely why we recommend aerating or decanting our Napa Valley Sangiovese. Given the opportunity to open up over 20-30 minutes, our wine will reward you handsomely.

In his January 31, 2013 article on decanting for the Wall Street Journal, Will Lyons gave, in more elegant prose, my own favorite advice to those about to enjoy Villa Ragazzi Sangiovese.

Like many age-worthy wines, ours opens up beautifully after 15-20 minutes of aeration. This can be accomplished in the glass or by decanting, the latter a bit flashier and more fun. Experiment by decanting most of the wine 20 minutes early, leaving just enough in the recorked bottle to taste the aerated and non-aerated versions side by side. The difference is dramatic. Paraphrasing Mr. Lyons, a tight young wine has unfolded its complexities, offering up lovely fruit aromas and minimizing tannins.